Decking and diving

Decking aficionadoes are in on a garden design secret. Never mind fashion: for warmth, good looks, easy installation and reliability it's hard to beat a sturdy wooden deck.

There's a great range of decking available in our garden centre, and it's so straightforward you can lay a smaller project in a weekend. Still not convinced? Here are a few more reasons to enjoy the delights of decking:

Great choice of finishes: Hardwoods such as oak or renewable teak are best for outdoor use: softwoods treated with preservative are an economical alternative.

Non-slip surfaces: the decking in our garden centre is already grooved and textured so surfaces aren't slippery when wet. For added grip we also have non-slip decking coating to paint on the top.

Great for uneven surfaces: on slopes, or where the ground is too bumpy for lawns and patios, decking raised on stilts or stepped into intriguing changes of level evens out the space and makes it useable again.